Help Build The Norwalk River Valley Trail | Fairfield County, Connecticut

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Thirty miles through the heart of Fairfield County

Our mission is to design, build and maintain a universally accessible, multi-use, 30-mile trail linking Norwalk, Wilton, Redding, Ridgefield and  Danbury, providing improved health and well-being, as well as alternative transportation, for everyone in our community.

Map of the State of Connecticut depicting the location of the Norwalk River Valley Trail starting at the tip of Norwalk, Connecticut going up through Danbury, Connecticut

Finished Trail Highlights

Here are some of our most popular sections.

NORWALK

9.6 miles

Gravel/Crushed Stone, Paved, Boardwalk

Starts at Calf Pasture Beach, the trail is on-road via bike lanes and shared roadway to the Maritime Aquarium.

WILTON

6.2 miles

Gravel/Crushed Stone, Paved, Boardwalk

The East side offers scenic off-road trails and boardwalks, while the West side follows quiet roads through town.

REDDING

0.8 miles

Gravel/Crushed Stone

This stretch extends north of Fire Hill Road at the border with Ridgefield to Picketts Ridge Road in Redding.

Help Us Build More Miles

We’ve built nearly 13 miles of multipurpose trail so far!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Our Trailblazers & Trailbuilders

Our Funding Partners

Abrahamson Family Foundation

Alexander Family Foundation

BeFoundation

Davatzes Family Foundation

Irwin & Dorothy Nessel Foundation

Jeniam Foundation

McChord Family Foundation

Redding Open Lands

Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club

The Carl Marks Foundation

The Henry Foundation

The John & Linda Costa Family Fund

The Murray Foundation

The Oaklawn Foundation

The Wagging Tail Fund

Wadsworth Lewis Trust Fund

Wescustogo Foundation

Our Community Partners

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